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We’re so thrilled you’re joining us for this joyous Celtic Celebration!
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Best!
Jung-Ho Pak, General Director/Conductor
Welcome One and All!
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! As they say in Ireland, “Céad Míle Fáilte,” or a hundred thousand welcomes to our Celtic music concert, where the soul-stirring melodies of the beloved Emerald Isle will weave their magic around you. As we gather together, let the music transport you to the lush green landscapes and rugged shores of Ireland and Scotland. Our hearts swell with pride as we share this rich musical heritage, passed down through generations, with each and every one of you.
From the lively jigs and reels to the haunting ballads, this afternoon’s concert promises to be a celebration of the very essence of Irish and Scottish culture. So, sit back, relax, and let the craic flow as we embark on a journey through the heart and soul of Ireland and Scotland’s musical tapestry.
And as you tap your toes to the magical melodies, please consider sharing the luck of the Irish by making a contribution to the Bay Philharmonic so that we can bring more musical explorations to our community!
Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh – may the blessings of St. Patrick be upon you all, and may the music lift your spirits high. Welcome, one and all, to an evening of pure Celtic magic.
Sláinte!
Lisa Lorenz, Board President
CELTIC CELEBRATION
MARCH 17 | Sunday • 3 pm
Chabot College Performing Arts Center
PROGRAM TO BE ANNOUNCED FROM STAGE
Jung-Ho Pak, Conductor
Anne Dupré, Violinist/Vocalist
Caroline McCaskey, Award-Winning Scottish Fiddler
Culann’s Hounds, Irish Band
San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers
FIRST VIOLIN
Philip Santos, Concertmaster
Andrea Oey, Asst. Concertmaster
Marcella Schantz
Christine Wang
Daniel Lewis
Hande Erdem
Margaret Hall
SECOND VIOLIN
Joel Pattinson, Principal
Sergi Goldman-Hull, Asst. Principal
Gregory Sykes
Hélène Wickett
Theresa Frew-Onyett
Frida Puhachevsky
Edmond Fong
VIOLA
Rebecca Sebring Gemmer, Principal
Daria D’Andrea, Asst. Principal
Dora Scott
Stacey Bauer
CELLO
William Cayanan, Principal
Alana Shannon, Asst. Principal
Peter Bedrossian
Hasan Abualhaj
CONTRABASS
Marie Laskin, Principal
Patrick Klobas, Asst. Principal
James Schulz
FLUTE
Kennelly School of Irish Dance
Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers
Todd Denman, Irish Uileann Pipes
Bill Wolaver, Pianist/Arranger
Leslie Chin, Principal
Marian Concus, Piccolo
OBOE
Nicholas Boland, Principal Emilia Lopez-Yañez
CLARINET
Diane Maltester, Principal Renée Deeter
BASSOON
Gloria Sun, Principal
Gail Selburn
HORN
Kyle Ko, Principal
Ross Gershenson
Sophia Chen
Cara Jones
TRUMPET
Ben Gunnarson, Principal
James Rodseth
Jon Pankin
TROMBONE
James Pannell, Principal
Katie Lambert
Barbara Sigler
TUBA
Alex Hill, Principal
TIMPANI
Don Baker, Principal
PERCUSSION
Norman Peck, Principal
Henry Reed
HARP
Samantha Mulgrew, Principal
PIANO/KEYBOARD
Bill Wolaver, Principal
PERSONNEL MANAGER
Marcella Schantz
ORCHESTA LIBRARIAN
Daniel Hallett
Season Sponsor Show Sponsor Timothy J. Gavin Attorney at Law Show Sponsor Show Sponsor
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
Jung-Ho Pak
Artistic Director/Conductor
Described by The New York Times as a conductor who “radiates enthusiasm” and the LA Times as “a real grabber,” Jung-Ho Pak is known for his unique approach and vision for symphonic music.
Jung-Ho (pronounced with a hard J) leads the Bay Philharmonic (formerly the Fremont Symphony) as its newest Artistic Director and Conductor, bringing over 35 years’ experience conducting acclaimed professional and conservatory orchestras around the world.
Since 2006, Jung-Ho has been Artistic Director and Conductor of the Cape Symphony in Massachusetts, having previously held the position of Artistic Director with Orchestra Nova, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, and the San Diego Symphony, an organization he guided from bankruptcy to financial success.
He has acted as Music Director with the University of Southern California (USC), San Francisco Conservatory of Music, U.C. Berkeley, Disney Young Musicians Symphony, the Debut Orchestra (Los Angeles), Colburn Chamber Orchestra, and Diablo Ballet, as well as Director of Orchestras and Music Director of the World Youth Symphony Orchestra at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Guest conducting has taken him around the globe, leading groups in Europe, Russia, South America, and Asia.
Jung-Ho is a frequent speaker on television and radio, including TED Talks and National Public Radio, and appears as a clinician and conductor at major music festivals nationwide.
GUEST ARTISTS
Annie Wolaver-Dupré Violinist/Vocalist
Annie Wolaver-Dupré is one of the pre-eminent violinists and vocalists working today. In 2002, she began touring as lead singer and first violinist with the Annie Moses Band, a group comprised of her six siblings. Since that time, she has starred in multiple PBS specials including the Emmynominated The Art of the Love Song, released by Warner Classics, and has recorded over a dozen albums including the chart-topping American Rhapsody, This Glorious Christmas, and Tales From My Grandpa’s Pulpit. She has toured extensively, performing in many world-class venues.
A classical prodigy, Annie won numerous state and national competitions from an early age. At 18 she was awarded a scholarship to the Juilliard School’s collegiate program. Annie carries a passion for educating young people in music and the arts. For over twenty years, she had co-directed the Annie Moses Summer Music Festival, a week-long arts event that culminates in multiple professionally produced shows, all featuring young artists.
Caroline McCaskey Scottish Fiddler
A native daughter of the genre-bending West Coast music scene, 2019 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and a two-time International Musical Saw Champion Caroline McCaskey is equally at home in the regional traditional, improvising and classical music worlds. In high demand as a teacher and performer throughout North America and author of the AltStrings Fiddle Method, she holds degrees in music composition and performance, as well as Suzuki teaching certification in violin and cello.
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Caroline is the fiddler for the dance bands Tartan Suite and Stringfire!, and performs regularly with Boston-based guitarist and banjo player Larry Unger. Her other duo projects include Moonrise, a classical violin and guitar duo based in Sacramento, CA and Secret Oaks, a jazz- and folk-infused string duo based in Fort Collins, CO. An enthusiastic and inspiring teacher, she maintains a private studio online and in the South Bay Area, and teaches at workshops and camps throughout the country, including Mike Block String Camp, Fiddlekids Day Camp, Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp, Sierra Fiddle Camp and Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School.
Culann’s Hounds Irish Band
Culann’s Hounds (led by Steve Gardner and Michael Kelleher) have been playing shows for almost two decades. Starting their run in a small Irish bar in the inner Sunset of San Francisco called The Blackthorn Tavern in 1999, their steady rise has been a credit to their love of the music and ability to consistently deliver hard driving quality shows with a strong dose of rebel attitude, humor, and a few drops of whiskey. Five albums later they have multiple national and international tours under their belt in addition to headlining festivals and large music venues. The thread that has held the band together is the same one that has drawn the members back to their roots: love of traditional Irish music.
San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers
The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers were formed in 1986 when Alasdair Fraser placed an advertisement in a local newspaper looking for people interested in sharing Scottish fiddle music. A small group of enthusiasts quickly gathered, which in the years since has grown to over 250 members. Most members live in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, but they have members from all over California and overseas.
The Kennelly School of Irish Dance
The Kennelly School started in 1959 and Patricia Kennelly assumed the role as director in 1975. The Kennelly School is proud to have won titles in solo, ceili, figure and drama categories at the North American Championships, All Ireland, European, Great Britain, British National, and All Scotland Championships, and her students have also placed on the podium at the World Championships. In addition to participating in competitive events, students have many opportunities to perform. From private receptions for Irish dignitaries to major musical events in arenas like the Hollywood Bowl or dancing with great bands such as the Chieftains, DeDannaan, Eileen Ivers, Arcady, Danu, and so many more, the school has a rich history in performing and the promotion of traditional Irish music. Patricia plays the button accordion and was taught by Joe Cooley from Co. Galway. She is an adjudicator and grade examiner with the Irish Dancing Commission. Patricia is committed to excellence in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere of learning.
Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers
Award-winning Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers, Scottish Country, Highland, and Step Dancing Performance Group of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area is a company dedicated to keeping alive the spirit and form of Scottish dances, old and new. Their repertoire spans four centuries of dance tradition. Period costumes and musical stylings bring the past to the present.
Todd Denman
Irish Uileann Pipes
Todd Denman has been performing the uilleann pipes since 1982 and is recognized as an American master of the instrument. A rare form of bagpipe
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
native to Ireland, the uilleann pipes are bellows inflated and have the largest musical and harmonic capacity of all bagpipes in the world. Having received an NEA endowment as a young man in 1982, Todd studied in Ireland and performed in Europe, Ireland and across the US. His recordings have reached Top-10 charts and received wide acclaim in both Ireland and America. His theatrical performances have sold out and he has been a California Arts Council Touring Artist for many seasons. Combining American clogging and Irish step dancing with original choreography, Todd Denman and Aniar perform a fully theatrical musical show, entitled Soulstice. Playing in a variety of advanced piping styles, from traditional to modern improvisations, including both period “flat” pitch and modern instruments, Todd’s music combines drive and detail with a musical originality.
Bill Wolaver Pianist/Arranger
Bill Wolaver received his BM in piano performance from Oklahoma City University. He is a prolific and renowned composer and arranger in Nashville, TN, working with multiple publishing companies. He and his wife, Robin, have been involved with Christian music over 20 years, with songs, musicals, and arrangements published by a number of leading Christian publishers. Together, they composed Make His Praise Glorious, recorded by Sandi Patty and nominated for Dove Award for ‘Song of the Year.’ In addition, they have received an ASCAP Award for ‘Inspirational Song of the Year.’ He is also the pianist/composer/ arranger for the Annie Moses Band.
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THE PERFORMERS
MEMBERS & DONORS
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$20,000 and over
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SHOW SPONSORS
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SEASON SPONSOR SHOW SPONSORS
ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING SPONSORS
STAFF AND BOARD LISTING
ARTISTIC STAFF
Jung-Ho Pak
General Director & Conductor
Candy Culver
Director of Philanthropy and Business Partnerships
Katherine White Director of Operations and Finance
Marcella Schantz Orchestra Personnel Manager
Daniel Hallett Orchestra Librarian
Katie Austin Box Office Manager/ Social Media
Melanie O’Neill Graphic & Video Design
Matthew O’Donnell Production Manager/ Lighting Director
Anthony Wickizer Stage Manager
Karin Conn
Denise Lamott Publicists
Danielle Johnson Digital Marketing
Timothy J. Gavin Attorney at Law
Brad Gardner Audio Engineer
Judy Lam
BayPhil Youth Orchestra Artistic Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lisa Lorenz President
Thomas Handley Vice President
Barbara Gorsuch Secretary & Guild President
Gregory S. Green Website and Online Services
Mark Green President Emeritus
Judy Lam
BayPhil Youth Orchestra Artistic Director
Merna Morse BPYO Program Liaison
Gary Charland
Donald Pipkin
Eva-Maria Tisdale
CHABOT COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Dr. Jamal Cooks President
Dale Wagoner Vice President
Yvonne Wu Craig Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
Deonne Kunkel Wu Dean of Arts, Media, and Communications
Bernadette Fife Theatre Manager
Caroline Morrison-Pegg
Gregory Thomas Audience Service Technicians
Gene Hale Stage Technician
Timothy Harris Director of Bands and Music Department Coordinator
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